Africa – continent of crises or land of opportunity?

Ebola, civil war and failed states are, unfortunately, often still the buzzwords associated with Africa. But Africa is changing. It is time to start viewing the continent as a promising economic partner and future market rather than merely as the recipient of development aid.

Awakening Giant

German industry has long considered Africa a promising future market. The paradigm shift in German development cooperation could further enhance the framework for entrepreneurial commitment on the continent. However, Africa must also lead the way and help shape its development.

Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) - An African perspective

Investments worth over 225 billion shilling (two billion euros) in over 200 companies in Kenya benefit nearly four million people. Most of them are women and young people who currently derive their livelihoods directly or indirectly from enterprises exporting to the EU in floriculture, horticulture, agro-processing, and fisheries. This is only one reason for Vimal Shah, CEO of Bidco Africa, calling for the implementation of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and East Africa.

BDI Strategy Sub-Saharan Africa

“Africa rising” instead of “hopeless continent” – Africa is changing! It is time to start viewing the continent as a promising economic partner and future market rather than merely the recipient of development aid. This is what motivated the BDI to formulate its first wide-ranging strategy for Africa: “Strategy Sub-Saharan Africa: Africa – Continent of opportunities”.

What we want to achieve – kick-off workshop in Tanzania

Together with EABC, we want to support regional economic integration in East Africa and help to create networks between German and East-African businesses and policymakers. Representatives of the BDI met with EABC in Arusha to get the ball rolling.

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Siemens Managing Board member Roland Busch appointed chair of NMI

05/05/2017
- Roland Busch has been appointed chair of the North Africa Middle East Initiative of German Business (NMI). The chief technology officer (CTO) at Siemens AG is succeeding Siegfried Russwurm, who left Siemens and thus stepped down from his position as NMI chairman.
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